We've always had a soft spot for Charlie Strong's 2015 recruiting class. That was the year talent began to return to the forty acres after the drop-off in the late Mack Brown years. It's had to believe they've played their last home game at DKR.

As for the game itself, it was the most dominant performance the Longhorns have turned in all season. Following Oklahoma State's upset over West Virginia, Texas controlled its own fate. They responded accordingly.

Sam Ehlinger continues to play like a monster. He passed for one touchdown and ran for another. His early game rhythm with Colin Johnson was a sight to behold. Unfortunately, he sat out the second half due to injury.

But Shane Buchele didn't miss a beat. He literally didn't have an incomplete pass the entire night. Where Sam connected with Colin, Shane connected with Lil'Jordan Humphrey (including for one touchdown and several other impressive plays).

Speaking of Lil'Jordan, that guy's a superstar. He needs to come back for senior year. Right now, he's probably a mid-round draft pick, but a monster senior season would catapult him into the first or second round. He should learn from Malik's mistake, wait a year, and make real money.

Tre Watson and Keontay Ingram deserve credit. They've become a phenomenal duo. Having a pair of backs who can bust 25 yards on any given play does wonders for your passing game.

Also, Breckyn totally had a sack in the second quarter.

Beyond the game was the atmosphere at DKR. Electric doesn't cover it. Unreal might be the place to start.

During the fourth quarter, they played "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey. Beginning with the student section, everybody used the flashlights on their phones to light up DKR. Unfortunately, we were too busy enjoying the moment to capture video. To understand what it was like, check out this author's twitter feed and watch any video we retweeted with the phrase "chills."

Bottom Line: This season has had its ups and downs. But it's had a lot more ups, and a lot fewer downs, than any recent season. With one game to go, we're masters of our own fate. And it feels good.

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Westlake High's Finest: Breckyn and Sam embrace following their final home game as teammates.